Teacher's Aide

About Newington College:
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here – from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.    
  
Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than 2000 students across five vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. This year, Newington entered an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Year 5, becoming fully co-educational by 2033.  Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of.
  
About the Position:
  
Newington College is seeking a suitably qualified and caring Teacher's Aide to join our Inclusive Learning Department on a permanent basis commencing start of Term 1 2027 for a 12-month contract.

The Teacher’s Aide is a qualified, caring, enthusiastic and proactive person who possesses excellent communication skills, demonstrate a genuine empathy for students with individual needs and is a great team player. This position is required to undertake a variety of duties including primarily classroom support and assistance in the preparation of differentiated teaching materials.

This position requires working 38 to 39 weeks per year, during term time. The remuneration will be proportionate to 1.0 FTE and the number of working weeks.

Can’t commit to full-time? We’d love to hear from you! We’re open to flexible working arrangements and, for the right candidate, can consider part-time or job-share options.

To obtain further information about the position, please contact Catherine Phoon (Head of Inclusive Learning) at: [email protected].

For questions relating to the recruitment process please email our People & Culture Team at: [email protected].
  
About you:
 
In the application and interview, it is expected that candidates will respond to the requirements of the role, as outlined in the position description. Additionally, the successful candidate will:    

• have sound secondary school experience and qualifications as a Teacher’s Aide
• have a sound understanding of the learning needs of students and a demonstrated empathy for students with individual learning needs
• be able to implement specialised learning programs and engage students in a vibrant differentiated education program
• assist and provide support to all students to achieve improved educational outcomes by acting as a support person with the mentor for students within the Pastoral system
• support teachers to understand the educational, health and welfare needs of Aboriginal and Indigenous students in their classroom
• work effectively as a member of an enthusiastic team and work in collaboration with teachers
• assist with the preparation of teaching aids and resources
• show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care of students
• have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• possess a thorough knowledge of safe work practices and WHS issues
• understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.

To apply:
  
To be considered, applicants must:

• be eligible to work in Australia; that means holding appropriate and current visa or being an Australian citizen
• submit their application in a PDF document containing an updated resume and cover letter. The entire document should not exceed six pages
• apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be conducted upon receipt of applications, not necessarily following the application closing date
• applications close on Friday 19 October 2026